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steadfast

UK //ˈstɛdfɑːst//US //ˈstɛdfæst//

词源

源自中古英语 'stedefast',由 'stede'(地方)和 'fast'(固定)组成,字面意思是“固定在某个地方”,引申为“坚定的”。

adjective

❶ 形容人或信念坚定不动摇,尤其在面对困难或反对时仍保持忠诚和决心。

“She remained steadfast in her decision to pursue her dream career.”

(她坚定地追求自己的梦想职业。)

“His steadfast loyalty to the company earned him great respect.”

(他对公司的坚定忠诚赢得了极大的尊重。)

同义词:resolute, unwavering, determined

常见短语

steadfast loyalty — 指对某人或某事的忠诚坚定不移,不受外界影响。

“His steadfast loyalty to his friends is admirable.”

(他对朋友的坚定忠诚令人钦佩。)

steadfast belief — 指对某种信念或观点的坚定信仰,不轻易改变。

“She held a steadfast belief in the power of education.”

(她坚定地相信教育的力量。)